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The rate of muscle-related adverse event reports is increased when patients and their doctors are aware that statins are being used

Nocebo Effect Reported for Statin Therapy Use

Excess rate of muscle-related adverse event reports when patients are aware that statins being used
A weight-management group behavioral program is more effective than an intervention comprising brief advice and self-help materials

Weight-Loss Behavioral Program Beneficial for Adults

Greater weight loss for 12- and 52-week program compared with brief advice and self-help materials
In a case report published online May 1 in Diabetes Care

Case Report Describes Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome

Following treatment with rituximab, decreases seen in total insulin, anti-insulin antibody concentration
Only one in five Americans support a repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal

But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
Among elderly veterans

Lower Incidence of Chronic Illness for Centenarians

In veterans, rates of chronic illness lower for centenarians than those in their 80s, 90s
For overweight and obese individuals

Cardiometabolic Disease Staging Score Quantifies Diabetes Risk

CMDS can predict the effectiveness of weight-loss therapy for preventing diabetes in overweight/obese
A human monoclonal antibody inhibitor of insulin-like growth factor I receptor

Teprotumumab More Effective Than Placebo for Ophthalmopathy

Teprotumumab more effective for reducing proptosis, Clinical Activity Score, with rapid onset of effect
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently added three new online resources to assist physicians already participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System and those exploring the opportunities available.

CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System

3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Easy stair walking may boost energy more effectively than drinking caffeine

Stair Walking Combats Fatigue Better Than Caffeine

A 10-minute climb can increase both fitness and motivation, researcher says
Subcutaneous injection of H2 significantly improves type 2 diabetes mellitus-related outcomes in a mouse model

H2 Injection Aids Diabetes Outcomes in Animal Model

Subcutaneous injection may be an effective means of administration